AUDI Magnetic Ride (AMR) Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting

-- Clamp magnetic ride shock absorber vertically in vise with piston rod facing down.

Fig 1: Identifying Audi Magnetic Ride Rear Shock Absorber

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WARNING:

Wear protective eyewear while drilling.

-- Drill a 3 mm hole -arrow A- through outer tube of shock absorber.

NOTE:

Gas escapes when drilling.

-- Drill a second 6 mm hole -arrow B- through outer tube of shock absorber.

-- Hold shock absorber over appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through entire stroke until no more oil flows out.